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Old 01-13-2002, 08:14 AM
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My 87 Lb9 engine...

Is that a rare engine... I havent seen alot of Z28 equipt with them..
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
No. There were 28,370 of them put into Z28's and IROC-Z28's in 87.
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
No. There were 28,370 of them put into Z28's and IROC-Z28's in 87.
Ok thanks... But that was the strongest 305 wasn´t it?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
The fastest 305 engine in 87?? Yes. The fastest 305 combination would be the LB9 5-Speed with G92.

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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
The fastest 305 engine in 87?? Yes. The fastest combination would be the LB9 5-Speed with G92.
I have the manual 5 speed... what´s G92?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
The RPO for the better gear ratio and some other stuff. Depends on engine and year. If u have the Borg Warner rear axle u have it and 3.45's.
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
The RPO for the better gear ratio and some other stuff. Depends on engine and year. If u have the Borg Warner rear axle u have it and 3.45's.
I think I have the limited slip... G80 i think...what does that mean?
I´m swedish...having a hard time with language sometimes
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
It has posi traction.
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
You say you have a borg warner rear axel. Does your car have rear disc brakes? It does sound like you have the G92 option, in which case you have a 215 hp 305.
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No I dont have rear disc brakes... but the previous owner said it was a borg warner rear axel... posi traction..does that mean that both rear wheels spinns at the same time?
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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
We're all leading down the wrong path here. I need to clarify a couple of issues to set things straight.

Firstly, I need to ask a basic question. The car in question is a 1987 Z28, we know this. But does it come equipped with the IROC-Z suspension/graphics option (RPO B4Z)? The availablility of G92 (performance axle ratio) was limited to Z28's WITH the IROC-Z option. Also, the 1987 5-speed IROC-Z's with G92 got the 9-bolt Borg Warner rear axle assembly. All others have the 10-bolt. Here's a breakdown for 1987 Z28's:

Z28
305 TPI Automatic:
2.77 ratio (standard) - 10-bolt
No optional ratio available.

Z28
305 TPI 5-speed:
3.08 ratio (standard) - 10-bolt
No optional ratio available.

Z28
350 TPI Automatic:
Not produced.

Z28 w/IROC-Z
305 TPI Automatic:
2.77 ratio (standard) - 10-bolt
3.23 ratio (G92) - 10-bolt

Z28 w/IROC-Z
305 TPI 5-speed:
3.08 ratio (standard) - 10-bolt
3.45 ratio (G92) - 9-bolt

Z28 w/IROC-Z:
350 TPI Automatic:
3.27 ratio (standard) - 9-bolt
No optional ratio available.

Furthermore, G92 was only available with RPO G80 (limited-slip differential) and J65 (four wheel disc brakes). Also, G80 was a mandatory option with all 305 and 350 TPI engines.

So if the car is a 1987 Z28 without the IROC-Z option, it originally came with a 10-bolt (not a Borg Warner) and G92 was not an option. The 5-speed Z28's received 3.08's with G80 (limited-slip).

No I dont have rear disc brakes... but the previous owner said it was a borg warner rear axel... posi traction..does that mean that both rear wheels spinns at the same time?

Count the number of bolts holding the cover in place. If you do not have rear discs and is the original rear axle, it must be a 10-bolt with limited-slip and 3.08 gears (assuming it is not an IROC-Z).
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
U are saying u have the BW rear and no Disc Brakes and its NOT an IROC-Z?? That doesn't make sense. I figured it was an IROC when I saw u had the BW rear. If so, the previous post is correct. G92 was only available on IROC-Z's. The owner probably just told u that. U must have the 3.08's and it can't be G92 without Disc Brakes, so I'd say u have an 87 Z28 LB9 5-Speed with the 10 Bolt and not the BW, unless some1 changed the axle.

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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I thought that the Borg & warner axel came with disk brakes, no other way, drum brakes were not available on the B&W.

I don't know, I am just assuming, but from everything that I have read it seems to be indicating that.

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Originally posted by Willie
We're all leading down the wrong path here. I need to clarify a couple of issues to set things straight.

Firstly, I need to ask a basic question. The car in question is a 1987 Z28, we know this. But does it come equipped with the IROC-Z suspension/graphics option (RPO B4Z)? The availablility of G92 (performance axle ratio) was limited to Z28's WITH the IROC-Z option. Also, the 1987 5-speed IROC-Z's with G92 got the 9-bolt Borg Warner rear axle assembly. All others have the 10-bolt.
I dont have the car at home at the moment, So i can´t check the RPO codes... But I think it´s most likely that it has the G80 rear axel limited slip... what´s the difference compared to the borg warner, such as top speed or acceleration?
I also wanna give u guys big credits for helping me out here :-)

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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Swede,

You normally don't have to check the RPO codes to see whether your car is an IROC-Z. Here is a short list of items found only on an IROC-Z:

IROC-Z door decals,

16-inch wheels (Z28 wheels are 15-inch),

body-color rockers, otherwise known as ground effects, (Z28 rockers are silver, gold or charcoal),

two-color striping (Z28 striping for 1987 includes three shades of a specific color and black), and

a "Z28/IROC-Z dash emblem (Z28 displays either "Z28" with the carbed engine or "Z28/TUNED PORT INJECTION" for the TPI.

Of course, this all assumes the car is original and not modified but I hope it helps.

Willie

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Originally posted by Willie
Of course, this all assumes the car is original and not modified but I hope it helps.

Willie
Well the car has been repainted and the stripes are gone, but I´m pretty sure it´s a Z28 (it has the Z28 emblems) and not an iroc. I find most likely that it has the G80 (limited slip) but to be absolutly sure I must check the rpo codes right?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
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Well the car has been repainted and the stripes are gone, but I´m pretty sure it´s a Z28 (it has the Z28 emblems) and not an iroc. I find most likely that it has the G80 (limited slip) but to be absolutly sure I must check the rpo codes right?
An 87 IROC-Z HAS Z28 emblems. Yeah look for RPO B4Z. Does it have any of these too:

IROC rims, Z28/IROC-Z on the dash, Wonderbar, and grill insert with driving lights.
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8


An 87 IROC-Z HAS Z28 emblems. Yeah look for RPO B4Z. Does it have any of these too:

IROC rims, Z28/IROC-Z on the dash, Wonderbar, and grill insert with driving lights.
I has 16" iroc rims but not Z28/iroc-z emblems, Dont know what wonderbar is... the grill see attached image
Attached Thumbnails My 87 Lb9 engine...-dsc_0026-1-.jpg  
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Thats got the IROC-Z grill and driving lights. Looks like it might have been 1 but got painted and had the stickers taken off. Or some1 tried to make it look like an IROC-Z.
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
Thats got the IROC-Z grill and driving lights. Looks like it might have been 1 but got painted and had the stickers taken off. Or some1 tried to make it look like an IROC-Z.
ok... But my win nr says its a Z28 coupe...damm I wish I had the rpo codes right here! Where is the grill not supposed to be painted?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Originally posted by Swede

ok... But my win nr says its a Z28 coupe...damm I wish I had the rpo codes right here! Where is the grill not supposed to be painted?
A VIN number cannot tell u what model a car is. The RPO's will. Think, on the dash on the right side, where it says Z28, does it say in smaller letters "IROC-Z"?? It could be 1.

The grill is the same color. Z28's got a different grill with slots while the IROC-Z's were cutout and driving lights were put there. There is also a place for the liscense plate that says CAMARO, the Z28 had to have a separate liscense plate braket put on and had no "place" already made for it.

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Well I´m 100 % sure that the emblem on the dash only says Z28... And u are sure that my grill didnt come on the Z28 modells?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Yes. The only Z28's that grill insert came on were the 91-92's. It had a Chevrolet Bowtie on it instead.

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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
ACTUALLY, u COULD have that grill insert and driving lights on a Z28, but they had to be specifically ordered on them or u got the regular standard Z28 1. Yup, RPO T96. I just thought about that. This was standard on IROC-Z's and pretty rare on Z28's. This is probably what u have. Still look at your RPO's though.

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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Well I´m 100 % sure that the emblem on the dash only says Z28... And u are sure that my grill didnt come on the Z28 modells?

Please double check this as it's probably not the "Z28" one, according to what's been said already. If it's a Z28 with TPI, it should read "Z28" with "TUNED PORT INJECTION" in smaller letters under the Z28. If it's an IROC-Z, it will read "Z28" with a smaller "IROC-Z" under it. I can send you pics of all three if you prefer.

I can clarify the issue about the fog lamps and grill with the "CAMARO" lettering. This setup was standard on all IROC-Z's. It was a stand alone option on the 1986 Z28; $60 was the original price. In 1987, fog lamps on a "plain" Z28 were included in option package RPO 1SC (it was not available separately as in 1986). I have this option on my 1987 Z28 ragtop. Regardless of all this, the grill was always gloss black and the "CAMARO" lettering was either silver or gold, depending on accent color of the car.

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I´m getting real confused now Should I be enable to tell by the vin if it is an IROC?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
"I have this option on my 1987 Z28 ragtop."

Willie, could u post a picture of that?? RPO T96 right, u just had it with the 1SC option correct??
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
"Dont know what wonderbar is"

A front end brace that only IROC-Z's got.
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Originally posted by Swede
I´m getting real confused now Should I be enable to tell by the vin if it is an IROC?
NO.
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8


NO.
Hmm So the only solution to this mess is to get the RPO codes
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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
I´m getting real confused now Should I be enable to tell by the vin if it is an IROC?

Ordinarily, no. The only way the VIN will be conclusive is through the eighth digit (engine code) ONLY if the engine is exclusive to the IROC-Z. In 1987, the only engine would be the 350 (engine code "8"). But for 305's, the VIN tells nothing.

Because the car has been repainted, all exterior differences between a Z28 and IROC-Z are wiped clean. So here's a review to (hopefully) clarify the difference between a Z28 with and without the IROC-Z option for this car:

Wheels:
Confirm original tire size by examining the tire sticker on the driver's door jam. It lists the original tire size. 15 or 16-inch? 15" = Z28. 16" = IROC-Z. As long as the VIN on this decal matches the car, this is conclusive.

RPO Code:
Found in the center console glove compartment. B4Z = IROC-Z. This is conclusive.

Rear Axle Assembly:
Count the number of cover plate bolts. Assuming it's the original piece, then nine bolts makes this car an IROC-Z with limited-slip (posi, if you will), rear disc brakes and 3.45 gears. If it's true that this car does not have rear discs (again assuming an original rear axle assembly), it must be a 10-bolt. If it is a 10-bolt, this does not mean it is not an IROC-Z, only one without RPO G92 (high performance rear axle ratio).

Dash Emblem:
Z28 will have either a "Z28" or "Z28/Tuned Port Injection" emblem. The IROC-Z will have a "Z28/IROC-Z" emblem.

Wonderbar:
This is a 1/2" diameter frame stiffening bar that's bolted with the same bolts as the front sway bar. Look at your front sway bar (32mm in diameter). The Wonderbar will be just in front and parallel to it between the two mounting bushings.

Fog Lamps:
Inconclusive as it was offered on both.

Willie
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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
"I have this option on my 1987 Z28 ragtop."

Willie, could u post a picture of that?? RPO T96 right, u just had it with the 1SC option correct??


Correct. I have RPO 1SC and it includes the fog lamps.

Would you like a pic of the car (side or front) or my original window sticker?

Willie
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In a few hours I will be back from the garage with the RPO... it will be fun to discover what type of car it is... But I bet it´s Z28 .. Anyone against?
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Originally posted by Willie
[B]Would you like a pic of the car (side or front) or my original window sticker?Willie
Front. Also, I don't think I've ever seen a regular Z28 with just the Z28w/Tuned Port Injection on the dash. Could u post that also?? Thanks!!

Dude, tell us when u find out, I don't think they is anymore guessing we can do.

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finaly I have my rpo codes!

here they are allthough it seems to be some codes that´s not in the database (thirgen.org)
I also forgott to count my bolts on the rear axel.

here´s the list:

AC3 : ADJUSTER, FRT ST, POWER, 6 WAY, BKT, DRIVER
AG9 : ADJUSTER, SEAT, POWER, 6 WAY
AM9 : SEAT, RR, SPLIT, BACK, FLDG
AR9 : SEAT, FRT BKT, EUROPEAN STYLE, PASS A DRIVER RECL
AU3 : LOCK CONTROL, SIDE DR, ELEC
A01 : WINDOW, TINTED, ALL SHADED, W/S
A31 : WINDOW, POWER OPERATED, SIDE
A90 : LOCK CONTROL, RR COMPT LID, REM CONT ELEC RELEASE
B18 : ORNAMENTATION, INTR, DELUX
B34 : COVERING, FRT FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B35 : COVERING, REAR, FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B48 : TRIM EQUIPMENT, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
B84 : ORNAMENTATION, EXTR MLDG, B0DY SIDE
B94 : ORNAMENTATION, EXTR EMBLEM, BODY, VAR I
B97 : ORNAMENTATION, EXTR MLDG, LOWER ACCENT
CC1 : ROOF HATCH, REMOVABLE PANELS, GLASS
CD4 : WIPER SYSTEM WINDSHIELD, PULSE
C60 : HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER FRT MAN CONTROLS
DD8 : MIRROR I/S, R/V, LT SENSITIVE
DG7 : MIRROR 0/S, LH & RH, REM CONT, ELEC, PAINTED
DK6 : CONSOLE ROOF, INTERIOR
D08 : PAINT, HIGH GLOSS FINISH
D27 : COVER, RR COMPT, TRUNK STOW
D34 : MIRROR, VISOR VANITY
D42 : SHADE, RR COMPT SECURITY
D7L : GEAR, SPEEDO DRIVEN
D80 : SPOILER, RR END PNL
D88 : DECAL, STRIPE, SPORT
E5Z : SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER (DELETE)
E9Z : SPEEDOMETER KEY (DELETE)
F41 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FRT, RR, FIRM RIDE, HANDLING
GU4 : AXLE REAR, 3.08 RATIO
G80 : AXLE POSITRACTION, LIMITED SLIP
J42 : BRAKE SYSTEM, PWR. FRT DISC, RR DRUM, ALUMINUM
J50 : BRAKE SYSTEM, POWER
K34 : CRUISE CONTROL, AUT0MATIC, ELECTRONIC
K68 : GENERATOR,105 AMP
LB9 : ENGINE, GAS, 8 CYL, 5.0L, TPI, HO
MM5 : MERCHANDISED TRANS, MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
M39 : TRANSMISSION, MAN 5 SPD B0RG WARNER, 77MM, 2.95
NA5 : EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER O
NP5 : STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER WRAPPED
N33 : STEERING COLUMN, TILT TYPE
N64 : WHEEL & TIRE,SPARE, SPACE SAVER, ALUMINUM
N90 : WHEEL, 15 X 7,ALUMINUM CAST,4.75 INCH BOLT CIRCLE
PB4 : LOCK CONTROL, WHEEL
P20 : HUBCAPS, WHEEL, STYLED
QYZ : TIRE ALL, P215/65R15/N BL R/PE ST TL HWY
TR9 : LAMP, GROUP
TT4 : HEADLAMPS, HALOGEN, 4
T93 : LAMP, TAIL & STOP, SPECIAL
T96 : LAMP, FOG
UQ1 : RADIO PROVISIONS, FOR STEREO
UQ4 : SPEAKER SYSTEM, BOSE, 4
U21 : CLUSTER, INST, OIL, COOL TEMP, VOLTS, TACH
U25 : LAMP, INTR, RR COMPT, COURTESY
U26 : LAMP, INTR, ENG COMPT, COURTESY
U29 : LAMP, INTR I/P, COURTESY
V73 : ANTENNA, FIXED
YR1 : SEAT,FRT CUSTOM
YS1 : SEAT,RR CUST
YT1 : BUILD UP DR & QTR
Z28 : MERCHANDISED PKG, SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
1PV : PAINT SCHEME, 21
1SC : PACKAGE, OPTION 03
11Q : MOULDING COLOR, WHITE
16P : WHEEL COLOR, BRT WHITE (91)
6ZX : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, LEFT HAND
7ZX : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, RIGHT HAND
722 : TRIM COMBINATION, LEATHER, DK CARMINE (2) (91)
729 : SEAT BELT COLOR, DK CARMINE (9) (91)
8NM : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, LEFT HAND
9NM : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, RIGHT HAND

here´s the ones that din´t work:

Unable to locate code E7Z in our database!
Unable to locate code UU8 in our database!
Unable to locate code 1AZ in our database!
Unable to locate code 4OU in our database!
Unable to locate code 721 in our database!
Unable to locate code 84A in our database!

And once again... thank u very much for all the help
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Yeah, u got a Z28 not an IROC-Z, and the RPO for the driving lights. This car had 15" Z28 rims with P215/65R15 tires once. 10 bolt rear with 3.08's NOT the BW 9 bolt. (unless it was switched) Your car also has 215HP@4400RPM 295TQ@3200RPM.
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Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
finaly I have my rpo codes!

Congratulations!! You are the owner of a 1987 Z28 with a 305 TPI, 5-speed, and a 3.08 ratio 10-bolt rear. (My convertible is equipped the same way.) It is not an IROC-Z as RPO B4Z is not listed. Also RPO F41 is, which is the suspension listing for a 1987 Z28. Also, the tire size is the 15-inch variety (Z28). You also have RPO 1SC, Option Package #3 which includes all power options AND fog lamps (same as me)!!

So to answer your original question whether it is rare; well, it's not rare but it's not common. Most 1987 Z28's had the IROC-Z option which in itself makes the true Z28 uncommon. Then fit it with a 305 TPI and 5-speed makes it rarer.

Unable to locate code 1AZ in our database!

RPO 1AZ indicates the car was originally specially ordered from GM through a Chevrolet dealership, i.e. it was never part of dealership stock. It was delivered to the owner as soon as the vehicle arrived at the dealership and prepped. RPO 1AY will be seen on cars that were for dealership stock.

And once again... thank u very much for all the help

Glad we could help.

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p.s. Pics of my ride will be posted shortly.
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Originally posted by Willie
finaly I have my rpo codes!

Congratulations!! You are the owner of a 1987 Z28 with a 305 TPI, 5-speed, and a 3.08 ratio 10-bolt rear. (My convertible is equipped the same way.) It is not an IROC-Z as RPO B4Z is not listed. Also RPO F41 is, which is the suspension listing for a 1987 Z28. Also, the tire size is the 15-inch variety (Z28). You also have RPO 1SC, Option Package #3 which includes all power options AND fog lamps (same as me)!!
Cool, I want to see some pics of your ride

I can´t thank u guys enought for all the help u have given me... It´s amazing how much knowledge you thirdgen gurus have

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Sounds like a cool Z28... I've still got a 85-87 NON Iroc Z28 on my shopping list... hehehe when the time comes I hope I find one with similar options.
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Sounds like a cool Z28... I've still got a 85-87 NON Iroc Z28 on my shopping list... hehehe when the time comes I hope I find one with similar options.
Come over to Sweden and buy mine and afterwards we can drink a swedish grogg
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Sorry for the delay posting my pics. Apparently, webshots where my pics reside, changed the address on all hosted pics. That's why I couldn't get my pics loaded here. I believe I have the problem resolved so here goes:

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umm...You don't need G92 to havve the 3.45 9bolt.

My ex Players race car did not have G92 and it had 3.45s
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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My 87 Formula also has the 3.45 without the G92 Option

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LOL, that took a while!!
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IROCTWENTYGR8,

Better late than never. It's been on my mind for a while, so I finally did something about it.

I was going to send you an e-mail, but you don't have a link to it. In any case, I'm glad you finally got to see a Z28 (non-IROC-Z) with stock fog lamps. BTW, my polished IROC-Z wheels are not original (but we all know that!!). I just like them better than the stock 15-inchers I have in my storage room.

Willie
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Originally posted by Willie
IROCTWENTYGR8,

Better late than never. It's been on my mind for a while, so I finally did something about it.

I was going to send you an e-mail, but you don't have a link to it. In any case, I'm glad you finally got to see a Z28 (non-IROC-Z) with stock fog lamps. BTW, my polished IROC-Z wheels are not original (but we all know that!!). I just like them better than the stock 15-inchers I have in my storage room.

Willie
Yup, I agree.

This is like the 2nd Z28 I've seen with the driving lights. Your IROC rims look gr8. Did you just polish just the outside or polish the ouside and paint the stripes and insides of the rim??
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I had only the "outer" surfaces polished. The relief areas are all painted gloss black. You can't see it in these pics, but I did not want any reference to an IROC-Z anywhere on my car, so I took the IROC-Z centercap backing and inserted Z28 caps into them. The Z28 caps are slightly smaller but still fit nicely.

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